CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO UNDERPLAY
PRESENT
Present
I underplay
you underplay
he/she/it underplays
we underplay
you underplay
they underplay
Present continuous
I am underplaying
you are underplaying
he/she/it is underplaying
we are underplaying
you are underplaying
they are underplaying
Present perfect
I have underplayed
you have underplayed
he/she/it has underplayed
we have underplayed
you have underplayed
they have underplayed
Present perfect continuous
I have been underplaying
you have been underplaying
he/she/it has been underplaying
we have been underplaying
you have been underplaying
they have been underplaying
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I underplayed
you underplayed
he/she/it underplayed
we underplayed
you underplayed
they underplayed
Past continuous
I was underplaying
you were underplaying
he/she/it was underplaying
we were underplaying
you were underplaying
they were underplaying
Past perfect
I had underplayed
you had underplayed
he/she/it had underplayed
we had underplayed
you had underplayed
they had underplayed
Past perfect continuous
I had been underplaying
you had been underplaying
he/she/it had been underplaying
we had been underplaying
you had been underplaying
they had been underplaying
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will underplay
you will underplay
he/she/it will underplay
we will underplay
you will underplay
they will underplay
Future continuous
I will be underplaying
you will be underplaying
he/she/it will be underplaying
we will be underplaying
you will be underplaying
they will be underplaying
Future perfect
I will have underplayed
you will have underplayed
he/she/it will have underplayed
we will have underplayed
you will have underplayed
they will have underplayed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been underplaying
you will have been underplaying
he/she/it will have been underplaying
we will have been underplaying
you will have been underplaying
they will have been underplaying
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would underplay
you would underplay
he/she/it would underplay
we would underplay
you would underplay
they would underplay
Conditional continuous
I would be underplaying
you would be underplaying
he/she/it would be underplaying
we would be underplaying
you would be underplaying
they would be underplaying
Conditional perfect
I would have underplay
you would have underplay
he/she/it would have underplay
we would have underplay
you would have underplay
they would have underplay
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been underplaying
you would have been underplaying
he/she/it would have been underplaying
we would have been underplaying
you would have been underplaying
they would have been underplaying
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you underplay
we let´s underplay
you underplay
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
underplayed
Present Participle
underplaying
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDERPLAY»
Discover the use of
underplay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
underplay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Language of Theatre
Needless to say, whilst his ideas on design were of great international influence,
he did not endear himself greatly to the average actor. underplay Underact and
underplay are synonymous terms for an understated performance of lines or ...
The prize article was as follows: UNDERPLAY. What is termed underplay, is
leading or playing a low card whilst holding command of the suit, when the
ordinary practice would demand the play of the best. The irregularity is committed
with the ...
Cassius M. Paine, Frederick Charles Thwaits, 1899
3
American Or Standard Whist
Underplay. Properly manipulated, underplay can be made serviceable. But
probable success demands keen management. You hold ace, kn., 10, and a
small card of a suit led by right-hand opponent. On his 5 you play the 10, and it
takes the ...
George William Pettes, 1881
4
Standard whist: An exponent of the principles and rules of ...
This play is, in fact, a species of underplay, UNDERPLAY being an extempore
stratagem, the success of which is dependent chiefly upon the correct turning of
inferences from previous plays. Like all plays involving artifice, and therefore out
of ...
5
A practical guide to whist by the latest scientific methods
UNDERPLAY. Underplay in the lead is holding up the best, or second and third
best, and leading a low card through a strong hand. The winning card will
generally be played if second hand holds it ; if he has second best and is
underplayed, ...
Fisher Ames, American Whist League, 1895
6
American Whist Illustrated: Containing the Laws and ...
UNDERPLAY. Properly manipulated, underplay can be made serviceable. But
probable success demands keen management. You hold ace, kn., 10, and a
small card of a suit led by right-hand opponent. On his 5 you play the 10, and it
takes ...
George William Pettes, 1890
7
Knowledge...: A Monthly Record of Science
For in the great majority of cases, “finessing” is not a deception practised upon
the adversary; “underplay” is. However, his argument is not affected by his
blunder. But no one would think of regarding “underplay” as wrong, any more
than he ...
8
The Art of Practical Whist: Being a Series of Letters ...
This is termed underplay. There is danger in this style of play, for second player
may suspect you of an attempt to underplay him, and may play his best card, and
as you can only underplay when you are leading up to weakness, the third round
...
Alfred Wilks Drayson, 1879
9
Royal Spade Auction Bridge
Underplay * is best explained by an illustration. Say, for instance, that the
declaration is no-trumps and that the leader holds Ace, Queen, Knave, 10, 9 of
spades (no other possible trick). The leader, of course, opens with the Queen of
spades ...
10
Modern Scientific Whist: The Principles of the Modern Game ...
The Principles of the Modern Game Analyzed and Extended, Illustrated by Over
Sixty Critical Endings and Annotated Games from Actual Play C. D. P. Hamilton.
Underplay — Third Hand. The difference between finesse proper and underplay
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDERPLAY»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
underplay is used in the context of the following news items.
Fox News Goes to Insane Lengths to Underplay Gun Violence
For years, Fox News and conservatives have routinely tried to underplay gun violence and even horrific bouts of mass murders. By Eric Boehlert / Media Matters. «AlterNet, Jun 15»
Nasir Hossain underplays 'Banglawash' talk, says eyeing 3-0 result
Bangladesh batsmen Nasir Hossain on Tuesday expressed confidence of inflicting a 3-0 series whitewash over India when the two sides meet in the third and ... «Zee News, Jun 15»
Why did some British papers underplay the Charleston shooting?
It is, frankly, astonishing that the Times and Telegraph in particular underplayed the story. I cannot help but wonder if racism was involved in editorial ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
Queen's Speech: Underplay Of Sustainability Issues “Disappointing”
With the UK's economic recovery and future prosperity absolutely dependent on the health and wealth of the environment I think today's underplay of these ... «PoliticsHome.com, May 15»
Corporate dressing: Don't overplay, underplay
Do not underplay or overplay. Nothing kills the first impression faster than an interaction that does not inspire trust. - Clothes need not be expensive but they ... «Economic Times, May 15»
Senator Gillibrand Continues Fight Against Schools that 'Underplay …
New York's junior senator was in Schenectady on Friday afternoon to talk about her nationwide push to combat sexual violence on college campuses. «TWC News, May 15»
Saudi Ambassador Warns Governments Not to Underplay Iran's …
Saudi Arabia believes military advisers from Iran's elite military unit, the Revolutionary Guards, have been embedded in the Houthi militia that has taken control ... «Wall Street Journal, Apr 15»
Don't underplay domestic abuse
Don't underplay domestic abuse. Re “Korean mom could lose her girl forever” (Page A1, Feb. 20): I am writing on behalf of the Korean American Coalition to End ... «Sacramento Bee, Feb 15»
War on Poverty: Unemployment rates can underplay joblessness
The possibility of obtaining full-time work in Springfield draws job-seekers to a MGM Springfield career fair at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in ... «MassLive.com, Jan 15»
Georgia Bulldogs Once Again Overthink, Underplay Against Rival
The Georgia Bulldogs let another game against an overmatched rival slip away in the overtime loss to Georgia Tech. Oh absolutely, that was a classic…classic ... «Dawn of the Dawg, Nov 14»
